Port Arthur, South Australia — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Port Arthur, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
| Locality | Port Arthur |
| State | South Australia (SA) |
| Local Government Area | Yorke Peninsula Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT) |
| Remoteness | Outer Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -34.11919 |
| Longitude | 138.0803 |
| Population | 3 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 40.0 km² |
| Postcode | 5552 |
| Area Code | 08 |
| Distance to Adelaide | 102 km north-northwest |
Port Arthur is a locality in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area of South Australia, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 3. The locality covers an area of 40.0 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It lies approximately 102 km north-northwest of Adelaide. Port Arthur is located at 34.1192°S, 138.0803°E. It observes Australian Central Time (ACST/ACDT). Postcode: 5552. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Outer Regional Australia.
Port Arthur rests on a peninsula jutting into the sheltered waters of a bay, its landscape a gentle sweep of rolling hills meeting the sea. It lies 81.0 km north-west of Gawler, SA (from Gawler, SA: bearing 311°T), and is situated 14.0 km north-west of Port Wakefield. The air, often carrying the subtle tang of salt and the dry scent of native grasses, settles a quiet stillness over the land. Low-lying scrub and hardy coastal vegetation cling to the undulating terrain, punctuated by stands of windswept trees that lean towards the prevailing breezes. The colour of the water in the harbour shifts with the light, from a steely grey under cloud to a luminous turquoise when the sun breaks through, reflecting the vast, open sky above. The character of Port Arthur is one of quiet resilience, a place where the land and the sea have shaped a certain thoughtful grace in its inhabitants.
Historically, Port Arthur was a place of profound and often grim significance, its past deeply entwined with the penal colony that once dominated its shores. The imposing stone structures of the former prison still stand as stark reminders of a brutal chapter, their weathered facades whispering tales of isolation and hardship. Today, the local economy is primarily driven by tourism, drawn to the haunting beauty of the convict ruins and the stunning natural surrounds. Beyond the historic site, the neighbouring areas are known for their agricultural pursuits, with sheep grazing on the green pastures that roll down to the coast. The pace of life in Port Arthur is unhurried, a deliberate counterpoint to the dramatic narratives of its past, offering a traveller a place for quiet contemplation amidst the echoes of history and the enduring presence of the sea.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Port Arthur, South Australia with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Port Arthur, in the Yorke Peninsula Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Port Arthur includes the postcode (5552), telephone area code (08), and local government area (Yorke Peninsula Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Outer Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Port Arthur is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |